MAC - Well Defined (Studio Sculpt) Discussion

[coachkitten]

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Originally Posted by Cosmetique123 What brush should you use to apply it? Im currently using the 109 at the suggestion of my favorite girl at the MAC counter, but the brush advertised with it is 191. Just wondering what your experience has been....

Today was my first time wearing it and I used the 109. Tomorrow I am going to try using it with a 187. The 109 works amazingly.

 

[jmarie7481]

I got matched today and got a sample only because I hate returning stuff to MAC. I'm usually an NW25 and was given a sample of NW 15...kinda weird IMO. It might be too light but I was told that it darkens with wear. So I'll see tomorrow. I'm in love with the concealer though. LOVE it!

For the girls who have used Strobe Cream to thin the foundation out a bit...does the Strobe Cream have an effect on the wear? Like, does it make the foundation not have as much staying power?

I could try it myself but I don't want to waste my sample lol!

 

[BeautyPsycho]

Um, I didn't notice any change in color on my face during the day.

 

[BunnyBunnyBunny]

I love this stuff! I am normally NW20. My skin is weird though so I have alot more yellow tones in my neck and body and more pink in my face. For some reason NW20 Studio Sculpt foundation has a nice balance between yellow and pink and not too much beige or orange like most of NW20 foundations and concealors. I know that some may dislike this new balance of pigments but this is PERFECT for me.

I tried it today and I am in looove. First of it it matches me. Then it builds to the perfect coverage while still looking smooth and natural. Then it lasted for the entire day. It does get dewy over time, but I just found myself touching up with Mineralize Natural and a little Studio Fix here and there. It's been like... 12 hours and it still looks absolutely perfect.

I used it with the concealor and omg. This is the best full coverage anything I've tried. The consistency is like... whipped gel. It's very light and smooth and soft, but it's not fluidy like a liquid but its not quite 'hard' like a traditional cream. Its a similar gel-like feel like the foundation. And If you put a little or a lot, it still looks like real skin. Im in love.

A little shiny and stubbly after like 10 hours, but still nice eh??

 

[clslvr6spd]

Yep, the foundation & concealer is definitely the shit!

 

[Rudyru]

Ooooh, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I am the first victim of Studio Sculpt...

It's fuckin' gawgeous on me, but it broke my face out like there's no tomorrow! I guess it was because it felt so thick, it clogged my pores. Ugh, I don't know if I should keep playing with it! It made my skin absolutely flawless, nothing was out of place at all, and it hid my previous acne scars so well, and it stood. Like, my face was splashed in the rain today, and it did not melt or anything. I blew my nose, and the foundation stuck. No residue on the tissue whatsoever!

Opinions? D:

 

[Ernie]

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Originally Posted by Rudyru Ooooh, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I am the first victim of Studio Sculpt... It's fuckin' gawgeous on me, but it broke my face out like there's no tomorrow! I guess it was because it felt so thick, it clogged my pores. Ugh, I don't know if I should keep playing with it! It made my skin absolutely flawless, nothing was out of place at all, and it hid my previous acne scars so well, and it stood. Like, my face was splashed in the rain today, and it did not melt or anything. I blew my nose, and the foundation stuck. No residue on the tissue whatsoever! Opinions? D:

All I can say is that sucks. I usually can't wear Mac foundations but this one works beautifully for me. There must be an ingredient in there that didn't agree with you.

 

[Ernie]

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Originally Posted by BunnyBunnyBunny I love this stuff! I am normally NW20. My skin is weird though so I have alot more yellow tones in my neck and body and more pink in my face. For some reason NW20 Studio Sculpt foundation has a nice balance between yellow and pink and not too much beige or orange like most of NW20 foundations and concealors. I know that some may dislike this new balance of pigments but this is PERFECT for me. I tried it today and I am in looove. First of it it matches me. Then it builds to the perfect coverage while still looking smooth and natural. Then it lasted for the entire day. It does get dewy over time, but I just found myself touching up with Mineralize Natural and a little Studio Fix here and there. It's been like... 12 hours and it still looks absolutely perfect. I used it with the concealor and omg. This is the best full coverage anything I've tried. The consistency is like... whipped gel. It's very light and smooth and soft, but it's not fluidy like a liquid but its not quite 'hard' like a traditional cream. Its a similar gel-like feel like the foundation. And If you put a little or a lot, it still looks like real skin. Im in love. A little shiny and stubbly after like 10 hours, but still nice eh??

You look gorgeous! Especially after so many hours. Tomorrow I'm going to use the foundation and concealer. What brush or applicator did you use for the foundation??

 

[kittylurve]

I wanted to get the concealer and the foundation =)

I'm a NC25, should i get 1 shade lighter than my normal shade as i read that
the foundation will become darker after apply?

Anyone can advise me? Any NC25 ladies?

 

[Rudyru]

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Originally Posted by kittylurve I wanted to get the concealer and the foundation =) I'm a NC25, should i get 1 shade lighter than my normal shade as i read that the foundation will become darker after apply? Anyone can advise me? Any NC25 ladies?

Oh no. These colours definitely run true to colour. They did not oxidize on me at all, nor did any of my friends who had it applied after me.

I'm still extremely sad that it doesn't agree with my skin...because it's one of the most perfect foundations I had ever encountered.

 

[jmarie7481]

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Originally Posted by jmarie7481 I got matched today and got a sample only because I hate returning stuff to MAC. I'm usually an NW25 and was given a sample of NW 15...kinda weird IMO. It might be too light but I was told that it darkens with wear. So I'll see tomorrow. I'm in love with the concealer though. LOVE it! For the girls who have used Strobe Cream to thin the foundation out a bit...does the Strobe Cream have an effect on the wear? Like, does it make the foundation not have as much staying power? I could try it myself but I don't want to waste my sample lol!

Okay I'm replying to my own post because I'm annoyed~ There is NO way tat the color I was given is going to darken or oxidize THAT much...it's so so sooooo light for me. Now I have to go back for another sample. And I have to exchange my concealer because it's way too light too. But I still love the texture~ I just need the right shade!

So nevermind my question

 

[MissAlphaKitty]

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Originally Posted by BunnyBunnyBunny I love this stuff! I am normally NW20. My skin is weird though so I have alot more yellow tones in my neck and body and more pink in my face. For some reason NW20 Studio Sculpt foundation has a nice balance between yellow and pink and not too much beige or orange like most of NW20 foundations and concealors. I know that some may dislike this new balance of pigments but this is PERFECT for me. I tried it today and I am in looove. First of it it matches me. Then it builds to the perfect coverage while still looking smooth and natural. Then it lasted for the entire day. It does get dewy over time, but I just found myself touching up with Mineralize Natural and a little Studio Fix here and there. It's been like... 12 hours and it still looks absolutely perfect. I used it with the concealor and omg. This is the best full coverage anything I've tried. The consistency is like... whipped gel. It's very light and smooth and soft, but it's not fluidy like a liquid but its not quite 'hard' like a traditional cream. Its a similar gel-like feel like the foundation. And If you put a little or a lot, it still looks like real skin. Im in love. A little shiny and stubbly after like 10 hours, but still nice eh??

OMG wow! Flawless!
I wish I could get skin that looks like yours!

Would you mind sharing with us what brushes and techniques you used to achieve your gorgeous skin?

 

[BunnyBunnyBunny]

Haha, thanksss.

I'm on this acne medication and it makes my skin soooooo flawless of breakout, but I do still have scars and some pigmentation in a few places, but its pretty smooth all over. I exfoliate every few days and cleanse with Clinique.

Today I used Moistureplush lightly in my beard area, and then I have oil control on the upper parts of my face. I blended some NW20 Studio Sculpt Concealor under my eyes and in a few places like my cheek, and chin using the 239 brush. I applied NW20 Studio Sculpt Foundation all over my face using the 188 brush, blending it all over the face. I then took a bit more to create a second layer and built the coverage. Using the 138 brush I applied Medium Mineralize Natural Powder all over and then applied a bit of Studio Fix powder with the same brush in the center of forehead, nose, and chin.

With 138, I applied Flame (Bobbi Brown) Plush powder into the apples of the cheeks and then blended up cheekbone towards hairline. Using the 165 I put the lightest shade of the Blonde Mineralize Skinfinish on the highest plane of the cheekbone, and then put the darkest shade on the middle of the cheekbone, blending both together and towards the hairline. Using the 138 again, I put a bit of Smooth Harmony in the hollow of my cheek, and up my temple, then down the sides of my face and along the outer most parts of my jawline. And that was my skin today!

 

[capmorlovesmac]

Wow BunnyBunnyBunny you look so flawless!

I tried the foundation today and I love it too!

I was in a hurry and just applied it with the Bobbi Brown foundation brush over Oil Control and Matte and it blends nicely on my skin.
NC15 is a perfect match for me and after three and a half hours it didn't darken on me. I used Blot Powder over it with a large kabuki and it looked so great and feels so light!

Poor Studio Sculpt however had no chance around my nose today because of some major sneeze attacks.

Because it was more a quick oily skin versus foundation test today I didn't used the concealer.

Now the skin on my forehead is a bit shiny but I am still impressed! With SFF i have to blot after a couple of hours too.

 

[Heiaken]

Thank you Nyla! I think I'm gona give this a go after all. I hope it beats Diorkin Forever since I really need a cheaper alternative!

 

[Heiaken]

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Originally Posted by dreamer246 This thread is tempting me very badly, especially when so many people with oily skin and acne scars are raving about the products. Will have to check it out when it launches here.

Oily T-zone and pigmentation scars from acne are my biggest skin problems right now. I hope these will really help.

 

[nunu]

I can't wait to try this, i love my studio tech but i beleive it was Tish who said that this foundation is studio tech in cream form!

 

[Shoegal-fr]

Ok, so my MA put the foundation and the concealer on me yesterday... i have normal/combination skin but since it's cold out there, i don't shine at all these days.
Anyway, there are amazing. The foundation is soooo lightweight, like if you touch your skin, i swear you really feel your skin under your fingers, i don't know how to explain...
I've found that the undertones are kind of mixed up for some shades, so definitely go get matched at MAC if you can!
The concealer is wonderful... i've just had 3 sleepless nights... and i was so fresh looking with this!! I could not believe it!

 

[bis]

Like some girls before said, I am also not a liquid foundation wearer. Never liked it on me. But after all the good reviews I thought it is worth a try because of the gel formula.
I got samples for the new Studio Sculpt foundation at my counter in NC15 and NC20. If SSF runs darker or lighter, I dunno. I was matched NV20 last summer, so I guess they kind of run true.

When I applied NC20 on my left cheek it was veeeeeeeery yellow, I mean really yellow. NC15 on the other cheek was perfect. It was like it was not there.
Like mentioned before, I never liked wearing liquid foundation. With this one it feels like you have nothing on. The finish is very natural and even my bf was not able to tell that I was wearing makeup.
My skin is on the dry and sensitive side, but so far so good. After applying I noticed that is was a bit sticky on the skin, but my MA said to put a bit of MSFN over it and it is really perfect.
I will try to wear it some more and get a 188 for applying it.
But so far

Really curious if the concealer is as good, but the counter did not have it in NW15 yet.

Attached a swatch on my hand, maybe it helps anyone and a comparison with my (much hated) select moisturecover in NW20.

 

[YSLGuy]

I dont know about this yet. Ive tried it three times so far. Once it was put on me by another MUA who did a lighter application and I got great comments on how my skin looked.

Ive done it twice on myself and find it is too heavy for me. It looks like Im wearing foundation. I have tried the 190 and then buffing it out with the 187. And I tried stipling it on and buffing it out with just the 187.

On me...I actually feel that it does the opposite of what it says. I felt it settled in my lines more and made them more pronounced. Same with the concealer...I found it made the fine lines under my eye stand out more.

I usually use Studio Tech and no one can tell I have foundation on ever. I want to love this so Im going to keep playing with it, but I might just stick to my ST